As a resident who is figuring out how you want your assets to be divided after your passing, you may also be looking into giving funds to charity. Olympia Parr Price Law, PS, is here to tell you more about how you can donate through a charitable trust. A charitable...
Estate Planning
What kinds of wills are valid in Washington?
As a resident of Washington state who has decided to create a will, it is important to understand what is and isn’t allowed. The creation of a will can be difficult, and the document must comply with statutory standards, or you risk the will being invalid. FindLaw...
Estate planning considerations when your child has special needs
Parents of children who have special health needs must develop an estate plan that facilitates necessary care and support when they are no longer able to do so. Many families strive to provide their child with a monthly income that comfortably covers expenses without...
Why are long-term care benefits denied?
As a Washington resident, it is possible that an insurer may deny your long-term care insurance claim. Even though you may have spent years paying premiums, it helps to know a few reasons for such denials. Having this information may help you avoid a claim denial....
What is a healthcare directive, and do you need one?
Couples and individuals in Washington rarely want to face their own mortality, but the truth is that death and injury rarely come when you are expecting it. Estate plans are not just for elderly people and there are many facets to the plan that you may not even...
Understanding when undue influence may be a factor
It is reasonable to assume that you may want to contest your elderly parent’s will in Washington if you discover that the document is considerably one-sided or does not include your name at all. People naturally want to make sure that their parents’ true wishes are...
Do I need both a living will and a health care power of attorney?
A living will and a durable power of attorney for health care are two types of advance directives. They are both legal documents which you can use to help make your wishes for medical care known in the event you become unable to express them yourself. Because of the...
The Importance of Maintaining Your Estate Plan
Perhaps you created an estate plan years ago. Since then, your family has grown by marriages and births, you sold off a family business, and you acquired new property in a vacation home. Now, you need to update your estate plan due to your changing circumstances....

